Located in the heart of Ashley Cross, the OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is just 10 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth and the town centre of Poole. The beautiful Dorset countryside can be reached after 20 minutes by car. With free Wi-Fi, the boutique rooms include a Freeview TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en-suite shower room. The OX Hotel serves full English and continental breakfasts at an extra cost. With a lively atmosphere and open log fires, the bustling bar has a wide selection of fine wines and various ales. The OX's stunning grill restaurant features an open kitchen and serves seasonal menus, it also offers a Sunday lunch with south coast lamb on the rotisserie, cooked over charcoal and carved in the room. Studland Beach and Nature Reserve is just 2 miles from the OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill. The area surrounding the property offers numerous attractions, including beautiful gardens and golf. Guests can also enjoy ferry trips to the island of Brownsea and steam train rides in Poole Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff, great location for ferry terminal and great breakfast Thanks to George for the perfect Negroni and Lola for being so polite and helpful.
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    Robbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    When I arrived the bar area was beautifully decorated and all the staff were very welcoming. The food was great and the waitress was very accommodating. The room I was originally placed in was tired, worn, damp and unsuitable for use. I raised...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy room, restaurant very nice with good food and staff very friendly.
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location Room was okay, needs updating so does the bathroom I asked for a double and got a twin room
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room and large ensuite, the room had all the extras you need, fan, hair dryer, ironing board/ iron, kettle, sofa, large mirror, dressing table, lots of sockets for charging electrical devices, windows that opened for fresh air, very quiet...
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice spacious room. Clean and well mentained I Liked the little extras like biscuits and toiletries. Lovely staff.lovely resturant that serves food all day.I would definitely stay here again and recommend to a friend
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room size, breakfast quality and quantity, nice big bathroom.
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very quaint hotel. The bed and pillow were very comfortable and we had a good nights sleep. Bathroom is lovely and gorgeous towels. Everything was clean and it was great to have tea coffee making facilities in the room, plus a bottle...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were excellent and very friendly Room was very clean and tidy. Would definitely stay at the Ox again.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location 12 minutes from Poole ferry terminal. Very comfy room, nice shower. Very good breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The OX Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Parking is off site, just 1 minute away from the property.

    FAQs about OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill

    • The prices at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill has 1 restaurant:

      • The OX Bar and Grill

    • Guests staying at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill include:

        • Double
        • Twin

      • OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is 1.3 miles from the centre of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.